Women's FAI Cup quarter-finals: Sligo knock out Bohs
Sligo Rovers are into the semi-final of the Sports Direct FAI Cup after a stirring 1-0 defeat of Bohemians at Dalymount Park.
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Ex-Wallaby Leali'fano guides Samoa past Chile at Rugby World Cup
Former Australia fly-half Christian Leali'ifano kicked 16 points as Samoa beat Chile 43-10 to start their Rugby World Cup with a bonus-point win.
BCCI Confirms Washington Sundar Replaces Injured Axar Patel In India's Squad Ahead Of Asia Cup Final
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday confirmed allrounder Washington Sundar as the replacement for injured Axar Patel ahead of the Asia Cup final. Axar got ruled out of the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka due to a left quadriceps strain which he sustained during India's Super Four match against Bangladesh on Friday. BCCI released an official statement to announce the replacement which read, "Axar Patel has been ruled out of the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka due to a left quadriceps strain sustained during India's Super Four match against Bangladesh on Friday. The Men's Selection Committee has named Washington Sundar as a replacement. The all-rounder arrived in Colombo this evening and has joined the squad."
"Bad Shot To Get Out": Yuvraj Singh's 'Reminder' For Centurion Shubman Gill Ahead Of Asia Cup Final
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has paised star batter Shubman Gill for the latter's knock of 121 against Bangladesh in the Super 4 game of Asia Cup 2023 on Friday. However, he also pointed out that the shot to which Gill got out was a "bad" one. After getting hit for a six, Bangladesh spinner Mahedi Hasan tossed the ball up and away from Gill. The batter chased the ball and played a lofted shot on it, however, he failed to clear the long-off fielder.
Indian Team Management Holds Brief Meeting With Skipper Rohit Sharma, Head Coach Ahead Of Asia Cup Final: Report
Ahead of the Asia Cup final clash against Sri Lanka, the Indian team management on Saturday held a brief meeting with skipper Rohit Sharma in the team hotel. This unofficial meeting began with head coach Rahul Dravid and batting coach Vikarm Rathore. Bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and captain Rohit Sharma joined the meeting later which lasted for almost 3 hours. The meeting was likely held to discuss the squads for the upcoming Australia series and the Asia Cup final planning.
"Sri Lanka Are Peaking At Right Time": Dasun Shanaka Ahead Of Asia Cup Final Against India
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka praised his team for reaching in Asia Cup 2023 final, scheduled to be played at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Defending champions Sri Lanka will face India in the Asia Cup 2023 final here at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Shanaka emphasised that Sri Lanka have only lost to India in the ongoing tournament. The all-rounder credited the defending champions for fighting spirit in the match against India, where Dunith Wellalage's five-wicket haul and Charith Asalanka's four-wicket haul helped them bundle out the visitors for 213. Youngster Wellalage achieved a remarkable feat as he secured his maiden 5-wicket haul, single-handedly dismantling a formidable Indian batting lineup and bagging the wicket of top batters like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya.
India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Final: The Player Battles That Might Decide The Title Contest
The India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 final will pit two of the most consistent sides against each other in the continental extravaganza. These two are two most successful teams in Asia Cup too. While India have won seven Asia Cup title across formats, Sri Lanka have won six. Sri Lanka gave India a tough fight in their Super 4 encounter before losing in a low-scoring thriller. So, the final is expected to be a nail-biter. Both teams have big and consistent stars who have flair as well as grit to bring home the trophy.
Alexis Galarneau victory vaults defending champion Canada into Davis Cup final 8
Defending champion Canada secured a spot in the Davis Cup final eight with Alexis Galarneau's straight-sets singles win over Chile's Alejandro Tabilo on Saturday in Bologna, Italy.